Why I Cancelled Spotify for My Old CD Collection

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I recently made a move that many music fans are quietly considering: ditching Spotify for CDs / MP3s. Why? Because I realised I was paying over £150 a year just to listen to the exact same 50 songs on repeat during my daily drive. Between work, surviving 9-month-old behaviour changes at home, and making sure … Read more

Is Blogging Dead in 2026? My Dad Blog Experiment

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“Dan, what are you doing? Starting a blog in 2026? Don’t you know blogging is dead? SEO is dead, blogs are trash, don’t you know AI is taking over, you won’t make any money. Everyone is on TikTok, YouTube, or podcasts, that’s where the money is!” Is it, though? I’ve spent over 10 years creating … Read more

How to Digitise VHS Tapes at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Do you have boxes of old VHS and camcorder tapes tucked away in the attic or a spare room, gathering dust while holding some of your most precious family memories? If so, you’re not alone. Here’s how to digitise VHS tapes at home without spending a fortune. I’m Dan, and my spare room currently holds … Read more